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Definition client in American English

client noun

[countable] noun
/ˈklaɪənt/
1

someone who pays for the services of a professional person such as a doctor or lawyer

Example

She advises clients on their investments.

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1.1

someone who uses a service that provides help or advice

Example

Sometimes a social worker has to act against a client's wishes.

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2

a computer, program, or piece of equipment that takes and uses information from a server

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Definition client in American English